Our association is proud to fund four college scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each. These scholarships are funded on a yearly basis and are available to students pursuing a career in the natural resource field.

Three of the scholarships are designated for specific institutions. The College of Environmental Science and Forestry at the State University of New York at Syracuse receives funding for a scholarship, as do Paul Smiths College in the Adirondacks, and Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua.

The fourth scholarship, offered in memory of Lt. Jim Molinelli, is designated for the son or daughter of an active Environmental Conservation Officer or Investigator attending college in New York State. This scholarship is awarded directly to the successful appliant and may be used at any college within the State.

Students interested in one of the three scholarships designated for a particular institution should apply directly with that college. Each college administers the application and award process of their scholarship. Our Association simply provides the funding, and does not participate in the process of awarding the scholarships.

Applicants eligible for the Lt. Jim Molinelli scholarship may apply directly through the New York Conservations Officers Association.